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Board of Pharmacy Statement Regarding Effective Date of Amended Rules

February 21, 2023

The Secretary of State's Office has accepted the filing of the Board's amendments to, and issued effective dates for the following Rules of the Georgia Board of Pharmacy:

GA Board of Pharmacy Effective Dates
Rule	Effective Date
480-9-.03. Conditions	February 28, 2023
480-13-.06. Drug Distribution Control	February 28, 2023
480-15-.02. Registration of Pharmacy Technicians and Continuing Education Requirements	February 20, 2023
480-15-.03. Use of Registered Pharmacy Technicians and Other Pharmacy Personnel	February 28, 2023
480-22-.07. Requirements of Schedule III, IV and V (C-III, IV, V) Controlled Substance Prescription Drug Orders	February 28, 2023
480-28-.10. Loss or Theft of Controlled Substances	February 20, 2023
480-31-.01. Patient Counseling	February 28, 2023
480-34-.15. Additional Compounds Under Schedule V*	February 28, 2023

*Repeal of Rule 480-34-.15 will be effective upon the date noted above.